Ercoupe 415-D — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 177 Ercoupe 415-D airframes on record (built 1945–1974), 100 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Ercoupe 415-D accidents
The pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow.
The pilot's exceedance of the design stress limitations of the airplane.
Water contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.